Whiskey from Canada is hardly a frequent guest on the table of even the most notorious fans of malt drinks from the countries of the post-Soviet camp. Meanwhile, it not only exists, but also has a very good quality.
Canadian Club is the most famous example among premium North American blends.
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Brand History
Founded a popular brand of alcohol, grain merchant Hiram Walker. In 1858, he opened his own distillery in the Canadian state of Ontario, in close proximity to the US border.
A working settlement formed around a large enterprise, which by the end of the XNUMXth century grew into the small town of Walkerville and later became part of Windsor.
The site for the construction of the plant was not chosen by chance: in addition to proximity to the American Detroit, local lands were famous for their excellent grain quality.
Before the advent of Hiram Walker and Sons in Ontario, whiskey drinkers would come into the store with their own containers and fill them from an unmarked cask. The visiting farmer decided to change the established order.
Walker was one of the first to label every keg that went on sale. Light, smooth, well-balanced drink fell to the taste of Canadians. Products from Walkerville began to be served in prestigious gentlemen’s clubs, which led to the consolidation of the name “Club Whiskey” for it.
Hiram’s blend was appreciated not only in Canada. In the United States, “gentleman’s whiskey” became so popular that it was able to displace native bourbon. As a result, the US government required manufacturers to indicate the country of origin on the bottles. This is how the Canadian Club brand was born.
During the American Prohibition, the famous whiskey was smuggled into the United States. Among the gangsters involved in the organization of illegal transportation, Al Capone himself was seen.
Today, the Canadian Club is part of the Beam Suntory product portfolio, but still retains the same taste worthy of true gentlemen and experienced whiskey connoisseurs.
Production features
The secret of the unique bouquet of Canadian whiskey lies in the preservation of the 1858 recipe and the original production technology. She suggests:
Manual selection of grain components (rye, rye and barley malt, corn). For each product, the ratio of different types of raw materials is different.
Mixing of distillates before aging. This approach provides drinks with smoothness and a special, recognizable taste.
Aged in old American White Oak casks. Each type of whiskey is aged for a certain time.
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Types of Canadian Club
Canadian Club 1858
The brand’s best-selling product, the flagship from which the history of “club” whiskey began.
Produced according to an old recipe, it undergoes a long exposure in oak barrels.
Smooth blend of bright gold color has a soft, refreshing aroma with notes of pepper and almonds.
Spicy, spicy taste pleases with hints of oak and sweet vanilla.
Finish: clean, dry, slowly opening, with subtle woody notes. Fortress: 40%.
Canadian Club 100% RYE
Winner of three gold medals, a complex, full-bodied whiskey of golden color.
Aroma: balanced, with accents of toasted beans, delicate woody and sweet vanilla hints.
Taste: harmonious, with spicy rye accents, caramel and warm creamy tones.
Finish: long lasting, clean, with hints of carnation, oak and vanilla. Fortress: 40%.
Canadian Club Reserve
Restrained, refined, mature drink with a high content of rye, aged for 9 years in white oak barrels.
Color: bronze-gold. Nose: full, rich, with hints of toffee, toasted oak, creamy and vanilla notes.
Taste: rich, soft, with hints of caramel, wood, nutmeg and cloves.
Finish: warm, lingering, sweet. Fortress: 40%.
Canadian Club Classic 12
A complex, full-bodied, award-winning, smooth, barley-dominated whisky.
Aged for 12 years in specially treated bourbon barrels.
Color: bronze-gold. Aroma: soft, round, balanced, with a predominance of creamy and fruity notes.
Taste: harmonious, combining delicate spice, creamy vanilla and rich woody-honey tones.
Finish: long, dry, with hints of toffee. Fortress: 40%.
Canadian Club Maple
Sweet-spicy, velvety drink from the CHAIRMAN’S SELECT line.
Color: soft, gold. Aroma: Sweet, with hints of Canadian maple syrup and toasted oats.
Palate: smooth, with subtle oaky and spicy notes. Finish: lingering, roasty-sweet. Fortress: 35%.
Canadian Club Dock No.57. Blackberry
A special drink that combines the bright character of classic Canadian whiskey and fragrant spices.
Colour: burnt bronze. Aroma: sweet, soft, with vanilla-oak tones. Taste: intense, with accents of spices, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla and pepper.
Finish: long, warming, with hints of rye whiskey. Fortress: 40%.
You can drink brand drinks both in pure form and in cocktails. Successful additions will be: soda, vermouth, bitters, ginger ale, fruit juices and liqueurs.
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Relevance: 05.05.2019
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